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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 05:22 PM |
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Identify the year of this Split Kombi
Was thinking of selling this but my old man has convinced me to keep it. I have no idea what year it is and would like your help. I have got a number
out of the engine bay from the back fire wall under the petrol tank on the left that reads something like VWK5868 or might be VWK5808. Not sure if
this is a chassis number or not. I have a feeling it is not. Where do I find the chassis number on this beast? Also she is a lot worse underneath than
she first looks. She is a semphore model and single brakes lights on the back. I am thinking around 58 as rego number was DCR006. Had a 56 beetle that
was a 56 oval on rego BCR323. Does logic assume that 57 started with C and then 58 with D? Do have some other shots if they help. Thanks in advance to
anyone that helps.
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 05:48 PM |
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the number will be on a plate behind the drivers seat on the cab divider!!
cheers
rhys
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 06:22 PM |
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I'm going with a 58-59. Does it have a centre brake light?
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 06:23 PM |
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I'd say it's a 56-58 the plates are not original as they have premier state stmped on them. the single tail light and lack of bullet
indicators on the front suggest 56-58
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looks like a keeper jason..:thumb
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 07:16 PM |
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Maybe ya right Silver.. Regardless, keeper!!!
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 07:36 PM |
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The only way to check is look in the engine bay and the chassis number is on the right just below the fuel tank.
As she is an early girl it wont have a plate near the seat.
Get that number and I can date it for you.
it will be between 55 - 57 if it has a centre brake light.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 14-3-2004 by 57kombi]
[Edited on 14-3-2004 by 57kombi]
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 08:06 PM |
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Jason,
The fact it has a peak over the front windscreens leads me to believe its not an early 50's model. My 65 splitty has the chassis number on the
right hand side of the engine bay just next to the spot where the rear valance mounts up.
Good luck with the resto
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Steve
P.S Your not missing much behind you with those rear view mirrors!!! 
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| posted on March 14th, 2004 at 08:12 PM |
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I agree with you all 'it's a keeper"
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| posted on March 15th, 2004 at 08:26 AM |
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Thanks guys. I will try and find the chassis number now that I have a vague idea where to look. Any ideas on what the other number I got off it might
be. It looks very official and all. As for centre mount brake light there is not one. Is the centre brake light make it older or newer?
A for the mirrors Matara they are very hip aren't they? Surely they are worth heaps and worthy of a rarest of the rare mention. NOT. They are
bloody ugly things. I think if and when I ever get around to this baby it will be a long and hard resto. There is heaps of rust under it. Hey Rob
(robnjo) it is heaps worse than the one you got off me. Guess it has the rarity factor though. I may have to learn how to use a welder.
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| posted on March 15th, 2004 at 09:45 AM |
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The center brake light fits in the engine lid, if not fitted and the engine lid is the original it would male it a 58-60 as 61 didnt have
semaphores.
All splits before had center brake lights.
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on March 15th, 2004 at 05:24 PM |
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Wahoo.. not a bad guess.:bounce
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